Louisiana Carpentry License Practice Test

Louisiana Carpentry License Practice Test

This downloadable practice test is designed for applicants preparing for the Louisiana Carpentry license exam. It provides a large, focused study resource with over 400 pages and 1,277 multiple-choice questions based on OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Carpentry and Building Construction, the BCSI Guide, the Gypsum Construction Handbook, the Finish Carpenter’s Manual, the 2021 International Building Code, and The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction. Each question includes a reference locator pointing to the relevant book or code section, and complete answer keys are included.

If you want a structured, efficient way to review rough and finish carpentry, drywall, windows and doors, insulation, and jobsite safety standards, this practice test will help you prepare with confidence.

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What You’ll Learn from This Practice Test

• Strengthen your understanding of rough carpentry, formwork, finishes, and structural components.

• Review essential concepts from OSHA 1926, the IBC 2021, and the major carpentry reference manuals.

• Practice answering a large bank of exam-style multiple-choice questions.

• Pinpoint strengths and weaknesses, helping you focus your study time.

• Build confidence navigating multiple reference books during an open-book exam.

• Study with material organized around Louisiana’s official exam topics.

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Why Choose This Practice Test?

• Based on Official References: All questions are built from OSHA 1926, Carpentry and Building Construction, the BCSI Guide, the Gypsum Construction Handbook, the Finish Carpenter’s Manual, the 2021 IBC, and The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction.

• Extensive Question Bank: More than 1,200 questions across over 400 pages covering all major carpentry content areas.

• Reference Locators Included: Each question features a locator directing you to the exact section of the code or book it is based on.

• Instant PDF Download: Begin studying immediately with no expiration or usage limits.

• Aligned to Louisiana’s Exam Outline: Covers the exact topics tested, including rough carpentry, finish carpentry, drywall, safety, and more.

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Exam Details

• Exam Name: Louisiana Carpentry License Exam

• Number of Questions: 60

• Time Allowed: 120 minutes

• Passing Score: 70%

• Exam Type: Open book

• Exam Administrator: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)

  • 600 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

  • 225-765-2301

  • https://lslbc.gov/

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Real Exam Content Breakdown

• Safety – 6

• Insulation – 1

• Windows and Doors – 3

• Rough Carpentry and Formwork – 27

• Finish Carpentry – 14

• Drywall – 7

• Siding – 2

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Official References Covered in This Practice Test

• OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

• Carpentry and Building Construction

• BCSI: Guide to Good Practice for Handling, Installing, Restraining, and Bracing Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses

• Gypsum Construction Handbook

• Finish Carpenter’s Manual

• International Building Code (IBC) 2021

• The Complete Illustrated Guide to Furniture and Cabinet Construction

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